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SJ51 GPE

2001 Kawasaki Ninja

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,633 mi
Last recorded40,633 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki Ninja17,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 GPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 22,938 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,976 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,976 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2011 16,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2010 15,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,575 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ninja?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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SJ51 GPE is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ninja fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ51 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ninja typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ51 GPE registered?

SJ51 GPE is a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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